Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care's most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As the Lead Software Engineer you will support a mission critical (P1) API Marketplace platform within the UnitedHealthcare Provider organization. The platform serves as a centralized API gateway that enables providers, hospital systems, billing groups, vendors, and patients to securely access key healthcare functions such as eligibility verification, claims submission, prior authorizations, referrals, and cost share details (copays and coinsurance).
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
Architecture, Design & Problem Solving
Implement component-level designs aligned with established architectural patterns and integration approaches
Create design documents for larger component work to ensure alignment and shared understanding across the team
Operate autonomously while proactively seeking and incorporating technical feedback
Evaluate dependencies, technical impacts, cost trade-offs, and timing considerations when designing solutions
Solve complex technical problems, interpreting customer requirements and translating them into effective engineering solutions
Promote and drive code and component reuse within the team and across related products
AI
Design, develop and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business
Challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI
Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks and drive
Coding & Implementation
Deliver high quality, performant, testable, and maintainable code adhering to best practices and team patterns
Design APIs, data structures, models, algorithms, and application sequences thoughtfully and with clear intent
Adapt and extend existing solutions for reuse, improving shared codebases ("leave it better than you found it")
Contribute a high volume of meaningful commits and PRs while demonstrating solid coding proficiency
Make appropriate technology, algorithm, and framework choices based on business constraints and architectural requirements
Identify and execute refactoring opportunities that reduce technical debt and support sprint/program goals
Code Reviews & Collaboration
Submit Pull Requests that meet the highest standards of clarity, size, test coverage, and documentation
Conduct daily code reviews that provide collaborative, actionable guidance to teammates
Explain implementation decisions effectively and push back constructively when appropriate
Apply learnings from feedback into future design and implementation work
Security
Perform threat modeling and ensure delivered components address identified risks
Understand and apply common application and infrastructure security patterns
Influence hosting, deployment, and integration decisions that support secure software delivery
Deliver solutions free of known security vulnerabilities ("security-first" mindset)
Identify required security and data standards early and recommend appropriate controls
Build and maintain security tooling within automation pipelines
Agile Delivery
Collaborate with product management to ensure user stories are clear, accepted, and properly sized
Drive cross-team deliverables to completion, removing blockers and coordinating dependencies
Limit work in progress through frequent delivery and deployment of features
Break down features into well-scoped stories and tasks
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of professional experience in front-end or UI development
5+ years of hands on experience with React.js, including modern React patterns (Hooks, Context API, functional components)
5+ years of experience with server-side and integration technologies, including REST APIs, Redux (or other state management frameworks), and GraphQL
4+ years of experience working in Agile (Scrum or similar methodologies)
3+ years of experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native front-end hosting, authentication services)
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
